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Let children make a living gift for someone special. Kids of all ages get to plant fun winter annuals in a terra cotta pot that they can decorate. In addition to supervision, Green Acres provides art supplies, container, plants, potting soil and fertilizer.

• LAVENDER CHRISTMAS FAIR

Where: Charleston Lavender Farm, 625 Yankee Jim’s Road, Colfax

When: 10 a.m. Sunday

Admission: Free

Details: (530) 637-4190 (call ahead in case of snow)

This holiday craft fair features all things lavender, including bouquets, sachets, plants, soap and more.

If you missed this tour earlier this month, now is your chance to grab some mandarins before they’re all gone – and meet the farmers, too. Several mandarin growers open their orchards and farm stands to the public again next weekend for a taste of this wonderful local citrus. See how mandarins grow while getting fruit direct from farmers. Most locations also offer crafts, mandarin-laced treats and fun activities to go with their fruit. For locations and directions, visit the website.